Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching
Bringing physics to life in the classroom
Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) courses, delivered by The Ogden Trust in partnership with STEM Learning, provide free blended learning CPD for key stage 3 and key stage 4 teachers teaching physics without a physics specialism. The programme is delivered in a range of formats to best meet the needs and requirements of schools and teachers.
There are six modules available, and each will:
develop teaching skills and confidence in delivering lessons that bring physics to life in the classroom
consider mathematical problem-solving, conceptual challenges, practical work, and pedagogical reflections
link teachers to a supportive learning network led by experienced physics practitioner
Get involved with SKPT
SKPT Intensive
Join the new pilot with weekly sessions to build competence and confidence in physics teaching. £5,000 subsidy for the school available.
Residential CPD
Join us for our Autumn term residential courses, each will focus on three physics modules and a school subsidy of £1,000 upon completion*
SKPT in your school
SKPT modules delivered onsite at your school, making it easier for your teachers to attend. Taking place over 6 to 8 weeks, this bespoke delivery provides a £100 school subsidy for each module completion.
These modules are delivered from 32 locations across England. Each module covers one core physics topic and requires up to 20 hours of learning. It is completed over approximately eight weeks, including two in-person sessions, webinars, independent learning and professional reflection.
A school subsidy of up to £600 is available on completion of a module. Participants must be state school teachers in England and must not have a physics ITT qualification. Alongside each SKPT module, teachers can obtain a Subject Knowledge Award from the Institute of Physics.
SKPT residential course
Our residential courses focus on three of our modules across four days of intensive learning at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. All courses include catering and accommodation for the duration of your stay so you can focus on your learning.
As well as being free to attend, your school will also receive a £1,000 subsidy upon completion.
Spaces are limited and they are always popular so make sure you secure your place early:
Waves, Matter & Space and Atomic Physics - 22 & 23 October 2025
Electricity, Forces and Energy - 19 & 20 November 2025
SKPT delivered in your school
We have a limited number of opportunities for schools and trusts to access the SKPT modules delivered onsite at your school, making it easier for your teachers to attend.
The courses normally take place over 6-8 weeks and will include 8 hours of face-to-face sessions, 2 x 1 hour online tutorials and independent learning. In-person delivery can be adapted to your preferred dates and schedule. This bespoke delivery provides a £100 school subsidy for each module completion.
For more information, or to enquire about SKPT sessions delivered in your school please contact charley.phillips@ogdentrust.com
Where bespoke school sessions have additional spaces available - they will be open for general booking (with a £100 school subsidy available on completion). Details and booking can be found here.
SKPT intensive
Brand new intensive programme to support teachers in English state-funded schools delivering physics outside of their specialism.
Starting from 24 September, the programme will include all six SKPT modules, building classroom competence and confidence across the KS3/4 physics content, required practicals and teaching approaches.
weekly sessions on Wednesdays 1.45-4.45pm (face-to-face every other week Regent High School, Central London)
60 hours of self-paced online learning
tutor support in a collaborative learning community
a school subsidy of £5,000 is provided to support teacher release time
Places are limited and subject to terms and conditions.
